Table 4. Comparing Means of Bishop Scores and Cervical Ripening a.
| Variable | Acupressure by Researcher | Acupressure by Mother | Routine Care (control) | Test | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 hours Bishop score | 4.88 ± 1.83 | 5.12 ± 1.92 | 4.06 ± 1.59 | Kruskal-Wallis | 0.012 |
| Bishop ≥ 7 | 7 (16.7) | 13 (31.7) | 6 (12) | Chi-square | < 0.05 |
| 49-96 hours Bishop | 1.77 ± 5.08 | 1.75 ± 5.21 | 1.96 ± 5.04 | Anova | 0.95 |
| Bishop ≥ 7 | 7 (16.7) | 5 (12. 2) | 8 (16) | Chi-square | NS |
| Hospitalization Time | |||||
| Bishop | 2.02 ± 5.95 | 1.68 ±6.02 | 2.03±5.02 | Anova | < 0.02 |
| Bishop ≥ 7 | 17 (40.5) | 17 (41.5) | 11 (22) | Chi-square | 0.08 |
a Values are presented as Means ± SD or No. (%).